Adjunct Faculty – Cybersecurity (Scripting, Penetration Testing & Web Security) - Touro University New York - New York, NY

Overview:

GST is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Cybersecurity (Scripting, Penetration Testing & Web Security) to teach graduate-level cybersecurity courses in scripting, penetration testing, and web application security. The ideal candidate combines academic expertise with hands-on industry experience and can deliver applied, workforce-aligned instruction that prepares students for real-world cybersecurity roles.
Responsibilities:

Teach assigned graduate cybersecurity courses in an asynchronous online format with required in-person engagement
Design and facilitate hands-on labs aligned to industry tools and real-world scenarios
Guide students through applied cybersecurity workflows including automation, offensive security techniques, and vulnerability analysis
Provide timely, actionable feedback on assignments, labs, and assessments
Support development of professional documentation, reporting, and communication skills
Maintain and update course materials within the learning management system (LMS)
Align instruction with current industry practices, certifications, and workforce expectations


Instructional Scope

Scripting for Cybersecurity


Teach core scripting concepts across multiple languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) with an emphasis on comparing approaches to solve the same problem
Develop student competency in automating administrative and security tasks, including file handling, log parsing, and system operations
Cover scripting for networking tasks (socket communication, API interaction) and database operations
Introduce secure coding practices and debugging techniques
Emphasize real-world use cases such as incident response automation, data processing, and systems management


Penetration Testing


Deliver instruction aligned to industry-recognized penetration testing methodologies and Hack The Box certification frameworks (e.g., CPTS-level content)
Cover the full penetration tes